How to Treat Dysautonomia Naturally

Dysautonomia may not be heard frequently. Some people do not even recognize the problem and have not heard anything about this problem before. Dysautonomia is an illness that affects your involuntary nervous system.

This means people with dysautonomia undergo some failures on some of the involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature control, and digestive process. These functions your body does without you even think about it start to fail, causing some effects on the victims, such as sudden fainting, fluctuate blood pressure, impotence, an abnormal heart rate that can be too fast or too slow, and severe malnutrition.

In addition, dysautonomia also affects the dilation of pupils, perspiration, and kidney function. This illness may occur as a secondary symptom of other illnesses, such as diabetes, but may also occur as the primary one.

How to treat dysautonomia naturally

Although various researches have been done on the phenomenon of dysautonomia, single treatment that may improve the condition of people with dysautonomia cannot be exactly found. This is understandable, as dysautonomia is a severe problem with the nervous system, wherein drugs use may instantly cause side effects on the other body functions.

However, some natural treatments are believed to be able to help people dealing with their dysautonomia, so that they are able to live with the illness without experiencing frequent occurrence.

Relieve the stress. Do not be stressed enough although life is indeed stressful, as excessive stress increases a worse risk of the symptoms. To de-stress yourself, do some things that are helpful, such as:

Listen to calming music. For many people, music is an effective therapy for the soul. In fact, listening to music you like will increases calmer atmosphere, putting yourself in a relaxed environment. When you are relaxed, the risk of dysautonomia occurrence is decreased.

Surround yourself with aromatherapies. These helpful aromatherapies vary and can be found in the forms of candles, incense sticks, or oil. Choose one with lavender scent, as it is a natural stress reliever that calms you.

Enjoy your days with people around you. A laugh is the most effective natural treatment for any illnesses, including dysautonomia.

Eat healthily. Raw, natural, nutritious foods are another natural cure for dysautonomia you can give a try. This will help to cure chronic diseases, promoting healing, and preserving your well-being.

Choose natural or organic foods that contain lots of lean protein, fibers, vitamins, and minerals beneficial for the body.

Avoid highly-processed food, refined sugar, white flours, preservatives, and chemicals, as they may affect your nervous and digestive systems leading to the symptoms of occurring dysautonomia.

People with dysautonomia that affects mostly on the blood pressure are advised to have a high sodium diet, wherein 2 to 4 grams of salt is advised for daily intake. They are also advised to eat less but frequently. This is beneficial for the blood pressure, as it helps maintain blood sugar levels.

Get enough sleep to give your body systems sufficient rest and time to do their proper functions. According to some reviews, adequate sleeping time helps people with chronic dysautonomia as it helps relieve fatigue and internal body inflammation. Always take a rest before you are feeling extremely fatigued to maintain your body proper functions.

Exercise regularly. Regular exercising is studied as one of the natural treatment for the autonomic nervous disorder, as it helps your body producing sufficient endorphins that balance your mental health. Walking or cycling are the best exercises recommended for improving dysautonomia. However, since the illness affects your heart rate, it is important to do the exercises gradually. In addition to walking and cycling, walking the dog is one of the most effective exercises for people with dysautonomia.

Keep yourself hydrated. Hydration is essential for the body in doing all its functions related to digestion, respiration, and other crucial functions. Drink more than eight glasses of water to fulfill hydration requirement. Early in the morning a moment after waking up, you are advised to have a glass of warm water added with a few drops of lemon juice. This will help activate the body organs and dispose the accumulated toxins in the muscles.

Take some supplements if needed. Supplements containing magnesium, calcium, vitamin B and vitamin C, and zinc can be helpful for majority of people with dysautonomia. However, a quick talk to the doctor regarding this supplement intake might be necessary in order to prevent any potential side effects to occur in the future.

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